฿4,855 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿4,855 for one-way flights and ฿7,025 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

British Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,025 Return, found 4 days ago
฿7,025
Return
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at ฿7,025 found 4 days ago
British Airways
Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,615 Return, found 2 days ago
฿7,615
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at ฿7,615 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,620 Return, found 5 days ago
฿7,620
Return
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 19 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 25 Feb, priced at ฿7,620 found 5 days ago
British Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,635 Return, found 1 day ago
฿7,635
Return
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at ฿7,635 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,845 Return, found 3 days ago
฿7,845
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 9 Feb, priced at ฿7,845 found 3 days ago
British Airways
Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,870 Return, found 2 days ago
฿7,870
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at ฿7,870 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,910 Return, found 2 days ago
฿7,910
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 11 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at ฿7,910 found 2 days ago
KLM
Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,320 Return, found 2 days ago
฿8,320
Return
found 2 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Wed, 11 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at ฿8,320 found 2 days ago
Air France
Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,500 Return, found 2 days ago
฿8,500
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Wed, 11 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at ฿8,500 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿12,325 Return, found 23 hours ago
฿12,325
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at ฿12,325 found 23 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿4,930 - ฿7,462 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Istanbul

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Istanbul Airport IST. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 35 minutes. Flights from ฿7,615
IST
Istanbul Airport
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre35 min
Flights from ฿7,615
Flight from London to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air France, British Airways, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Return price
฿7,025
Distance
2473 km
Average flight time
6 hours 54 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from London Heathrow to IST?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between LHR and IST is ฿7,025. But you better get a move on. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
Can I fly from London Heathrow to IST right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from LHR to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from LHR to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for London Heathrow to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from London Heathrow to IST?
The flight distance between LHR and Istanbul Airport is 2,500 kilometres. Work your way through your travel song playlist or finish that novel and the trip will whiz by.
Which airlines fly direct from Heathrow Airport to IST?
There are no direct flights, so you'll have to make at least one stop between Heathrow Airport and IST. Use the layover time to stretch your legs and freshen up.
Are Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from London Heathrow to IST are available up to 12 months before departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score a great last-minute deal, it's never something you can count on. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid getting trapped in the dreaded middle seat! We regularly update our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.
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